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CEREMONY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE

LONG TERM SEVRVICE JEWEL FOR 20/45/50/60

YEARS TO A COMPANION OF ROYAL ARCH

CHAPTERM.E.Z. Companions, we are assembled upon this occasion to

pay a tribute of respect and esteem to a distinguished Companion of

Chapter Southern Cross No 21 on the role of Supreme Grand

Chapter of India. From time immemorial, Royal Arch Chapter has

aught a proper reverence and veneration for age. This is

particularly so when years of age stand united with years of service

and when an honour is conferred upon a recipient who is bothworthy and esteemed. Age had always been the crowing glory of

man. It affords an opportunity to reflect upon the past and from

xperiences of the past, the present receives its wisdom, and it is

upon wisdom that Freemasonry builds each and every laudable

nterprise. There are three steps which are symbolic of the three

principal stages of human life, namely; youth, manhood and age. In

youth we may industrially occupy our minds in the attainment of

useful knowledge; in manhood we may apply that knowledge to the

discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbour, and

ourselves.

But it is only in age that we may enjoy the happy reflections

consequent upon a life well spent.

It is, therefore, a source of great pride and pleasure that

Chapter Southern Cross No 21 of the Holy Royal Arch has within

its midst, upon this occasion, a beloved member who for

25/40/50/60 years has been a Royal Arch Mason.

M.E.Z. Companion Sc.E., you will read the full Masonic record

of E.Comp. Dr.Shanmugam and Mariappasamy

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Prayer

3rd Principal: Vouchsafe Thine aid, Almighty Father of the

Universe, to this present convention. Grant unto thisCompanion who has for 25/40/50/60 years been a member

our fraternity of Holy Royal Arch, life, health and strength

and the daily provisions of Thy good and all-wise

providence. Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, that when our

Companion enters into the eventide of his life, he may have

rest from every burden, grace to meet every need and receive

from Thee an abiding peace that passeth all understanding.May the light of Thy countenance shine upon him, and may

faith, hope, and love ever brighten his years. Take not from

him Thy Holy Spirit but grant that he may pass the

remainder of his life in Thy love and to Thy glory. All of this

we ask in the name of the True and Living God Most High to

whom be the glory and honour forever. Amen.

Omnes So mote it be.

D of C. Be seated Companions.

(The D. of C. conducts the Companion from the altar to

right of the M.E.Z.)

W.M. Companions, it is now my happy privilege and distinct

honour to request M.E.Comp.. who for and on

behalf of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Inidia, will

present the 25/40/50/60 years Supreme Grand Chapter

Award to our Companion, whom we are honouring at

this time.

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Prsnt. Off: My Companion, within the sacred book of law, which

always rests upon our Holy Altar, it is written that the

length of life is an award bestowed by the True and

Living God Most High upon the righteous.

(Optional:- The psalmist has declared that the days of our

years are three score and ten and if by reason of strength

they be four score years the additional days are heritage ofthose who fear the name of the Lord)

It has been your blessed privilege my Companion, tohave been a Royal Arch Mason for 25/40/50/60 years.

Therefore, my Companion, in recognition of your

record as a Royal Arch Mason for 25/40/50/60 years, the

Supreme Grand Chapter of India has seen it fit to

permit you to wear this jewel as a fitting reward for

your 25/40/50/60 years of service to the Holy Royal Arch

Chapter.

D. of C.: Upstanding Companions.

(All stand but no Sn.)

Prsnt. Off: My Companion, by virtue of the authority in me

vested, it is now my happy privilege, for and on behalf

of the Supreme Grand Chapter of India to invest you

with this jewel as a visible token of its fraternal love

and grateful appreciation.

(Invests the Companion with the emblem).

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